The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 Coupé 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09)
€ 38,500
€ 40,800
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 180 Coupé is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
55.4
71.3
79.4
55.8
73
82.3
71.3 in
Width
73 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
55.4 in
Height
55.8 in
111.8
184.5
106.7
188.9
184.5 in
Length
188.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3763 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
11.82 %
General
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
C205
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.910
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
154 hp
296 hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
21.55 lb/hp
12.71 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
40 mpg
23 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
31 mpg
city
16 mpg
48 mpg
highway
32 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
432 mi
Range
431 mi
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
432 mi
431 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
111.8 kWh
191.4 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 180 Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
